Our Board of Directors

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Catherine Nunn – Chair

Cat comes from a leadership background in health and social care, combined with a variety of sector experience. She currently works in arts in health, with a focus on social isolation and loneliness.

A firm belief that everyone should have equal access to the services they need has brought her to volunteering with MNP Mind, which she is delighted to be part of.

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Caroline Wilson

Caroline joined the Board in 2022.  She volunteers with the 16-25s support group and hopes to utilise this experience as a Trustee.  She strongly believes that support and health are available to everyone who needs it.
 
Her background is in Marketing and Project Management.  She moved to Powys, with her family, 16 years ago to take over the running of the family farm.  In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Melissa Townsend

Melissa Townsend

Melissa joined Mid and North Powys Mind’s board in 2022. She has worked in the third sector for the last ten years supporting organisations and individuals with governance, volunteering, mental health participation and digital skills. She volunteers on the board because mental health affects everyone and is such a vital service, particularly in rural communities. Melissa also wanted to share her knowledge of good governance and good practice in volunteering with the board.

Melissa has volunteered in a variety of roles supporting individuals to have a voice and empowering them. This initially started with supporting children in care after her own experiences.  It is vital to ensure everyone has a voice and access to the support they need, which is something Mid and North Powys Mind champions with every individual the organisation helps.   

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Jeremy Andrews

I come from a technical background and am a bit of a geek and enjoy playing games in my spare time. I was diagnosed as being on the Autistic Spectrum as an adult and believe that this allows me to view situations in a different way.

Throughout my life I have had family members and friends with mental health issues and I have tried to be there for them when they need it. I believe that all of us should have access to the support we need and know that there is always someone who is there for them.

My values include fairness, balance and inclusivity.

Director Noreen O'Connor

Noreen O’Connor

Noreen joined the Board in January 2024. She has a predominantly health background in nursing, in the latter years she has been a Safeguarding Adults lead in Social Services.
 
She believes everyone at some time in their life has mental health issues and all should be able to access support if they need it regardless. The work of MIND supports this belief and she looks forward to being an active member of the Board.

Kerry Hodges

I joined the Board in August 2025. My background is in advocacy and participation for children and young people.
 
I believe that, in an increasingly unstable world, support with mental health issues is more vital than ever.
 
Joining the Board of Mid and North Powys Mind is a privilege and I look forward toworking closely with such a respected and hardworking charity.

David Horne

My background is in healthcare. Since 1975 I worked as a qualified nurse in deffering areas, especially mental health from 1978 till 2012.

I took early retirement but since then I have continued in involuntary roles, including a first aider with St John Ambulance, a side by side volunteer with Alzheimers UK (provided direct support to sufferers and their family members), working alongside Tracy Lewis with her Catch Up Club in Llanbister, a safe and warm space project.